The longest "dragon" in Malaysia made a rare appearance on the third day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the 'open house' of Chin Woo Athletic Association, Ipoh. The dragon, which took two months to make, belongs to this association well-known for its lion and dragon dance troupes. It measures 516 feet in length and ... continue reading »

For the third consecutive Chinese New Year, we in Ipoh were lucky to be able to catch an amazing face mask changing performance. This was made possible, thanks to Au Young Events. It was also at Kinta City. While I have watched other face mask changing performers before, I still think George is the best. ... continue reading »

The Perak state-level Chinese New Year open house was once again hosted at the official residence of Perak Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. It was an explosive kick-off to the Year of the Dragon. While last year we had superstar Dato' Michelle Yeoh joining us, this ... continue reading »

Au Young the clown is a popular figure in Ipoh and its surrounding areas. Who hasn't met him yet, or posed with his clownish Volkswagen Kombi van? While most of us know Au Young as a clown, do you know he is also a magician? I had the opportunity to watch his magic show for the ... continue reading »

Carlsberg made a stop in Ipoh recently as part of its nationwide campaign to spread vitality and happiness in the country, as we usher in the Year of the Dragon in a few days' time. The campaign was launched two weeks ago at the Thean Hou temple in Kuala Lumpur, where the 'Flying Dragon', measuring ... continue reading »

The two-day Chinese New Year Carnival in Ipoh organised by AstroLife was held at Dataran MBI. The weather was great, lucky for Astro and their customers, who came in droves to enjoy themselves. The games were fun, family-orientated, so children and adults could participate. I wasn't able to attend the launch of the carnival at ... continue reading »

Sadly, heavy rain washed out last evening's outdoor entertaining performances at De Garden in conjunction with Chinese New Year. It was part of the mall's Chinese New Year Dragon Carnival. I did, however, catch part of the show, and I would say, it was the best part. Haha! One of the performers of the Music King ... continue reading »